Jacki-O nominated for another BET Award
MIAMI, FL. (TVT Records) - Rising Hip-Hop starlet, Jacki-O (Poe Boy Entertainment/TVT Records) has been nominated in the "Best Female Hip Hop Artist" category for the 7th Annual BET (Black Entertainment Television) Awards. She will be competing against Hip-Hop vixens: Remy Martin, Shawnna, and Miri ...
| R.I.P. Justo Faison Happy Birthday DJ Hideo 5/21/05
LOS ANGELES (StronghouseRecords.com) - CALI UNTOUCHABLE RADIO PT. 5: Y.A feat all new tracks with Kurupt Young Gotti, Roscoe, Tristar, Gail Gotti, Jayo Felony, Yukmouth and more! 1. HipHopWest.com Intro 2. Roscoe Escapes Death 3. Kurupt Speaks 4. Roscoe/Y.A - End Of The Road (Y.A Mix) 5. Tri/Y.A - ...
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Congratulations to our BET Award Nominees
NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - This week, the nominations for the 2005 BET Awards were announced, with three Atlantic artists picking up noms. T.I. is nominated in the Best Male Hip-hop and BET.com Viewers Choice categories, while Fat Joe is up for Best Group (with Terror Squad) and BET.com Viewers choice. ...
| Hot Houston Singer Shei Atkins Gets Shot
HOUSTON, TX. (SoulMuzick Recordings) - Native Houstonian releases song detailing her survival, after being shot as a teen while growing up in Houston's notorious Acres Homes. At the encouragement of SoulMuzick Recordings vice-president Simon ' Crazy C.' Cullins Jr., Shei decided to put the story into ...
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R. Kelly's New Album 'TP.3 Reloaded' In Stores July 5, 2005
NEW YORK (Jive Records) - Jive Recording artist and multi-Grammy, Billboard and Soul Train award winner R. Kelly will release the melodrama Trapped in the Closet to accompany his 10th studio album release TP.3 Reloaded on July 5, 2005. After a decade of being a true musical artist and selling well ...
| 'Lonely' No 2 Two Weeks in A Row on US Singles Charts; The Track Remains Chart Topping Phenomenon!
NEW YORK (Universal Motown) - SRC artist Akon continues his unprecedented global success both here and abroad. The talented singer/songwriter holds steady this week with his smash hit single, "Lonely," nearing the top of the Billboard's Hot 100 and Pop singles charts at No 3 for a second week in a row. ...
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Judge Throws Out Jay-Z's Countersuit Against R. Kelly
NEW YORK (R. Kelly) - A New York judge has thrown out rapper Jay-Z's countersuit against R. Kelly, ruling that the charges Jay-Z leveled against Kelly had no legal basis. Jay-Z filed the suit in February, three months after he was sued by R. Kelly for deliberately sabotaging the two artists' "Best of ...
| Hip-Hop Superstar Nelly and Anheuser-Busch Put a Fresh Mix on Underage-Drinking Prevention
ST. LOUIS (Anheuser-Busch/ www.beeresponsible.com) - Anheuser-Busch is striking a chord with parents on underage-drinking prevention by collaborating with hip-hop artist Nelly on a new ad that emphasizes the important role parents play in helping teens make smart, responsible choices about not drinking. ...
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Geffen Rapper Hush Takes the Gloves off With Live Appearance on 'The Contender' Finale
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Geffen Records) - Geffen Records artist Hush comes out swinging with a multi-song performance on the season finale of NBC's hit boxing reality show "The Contender." Set for 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, live from Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, the show features the match to determine the ...
| Jim Jones New Full Length Album Harlem: The Diary Of A Summer Coming July 26, 2005
NEW YORK (www.tygereye.net/jimjones) - Harlem superstar and Diplomats Capo Jim Jones returns to the spotlight with his second full-length album, Harlem: The Diary of A Summer, which will be released on Diplomat Records/KOCH Records on Tuesday, July 26th. The new album is the follow-up to Jim's acclaimed ...
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Urban Box Office Signs Hip Hop Legend Luke Campbell to Exclusive Deal; Four-Disc Set Featuring Autobiography And Unheard Hip Hop Tracks Set To Drop In Fall 2005
NEW YORK (Tremedia/ www.tre-media.net) - Urban Box Office (UBO), an innovative entertainment and distribution company, has signed legendary hip hop sensation Luke Campbell to its newly formed hip hop label, Insurgent Records. The former front man of 2 Live Crew, Campbell is UBO's newest FREEDOM artist. ...
| Gospel Next Hot Star Lucinda Moore Opens For Hip-Hop Reggae Superstar Wyclef Jean
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. (Tyscot Records/ www.lucindamoore.com) - Tyscot Records' dynamic Gospel recording artist LUCINDA MOORE will share the stage with one of hip-hop's brightest stars, WYCLEF JEAN for a rally and free concert & march Saturday, May 21st. The rally will take place on the grounds of Yale New ...
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Latium/Universal to Release Natalie's Self Titled Debut; Everyone is 'Goin' Crazy' Over Her Hit Single and Makeup Line
NEW YORK (Universal Records) - Latium/Universal recording artist Natalie will release her self-tilted debut album May 17th. With her smash hit single, "Goin' Crazy," climbing the charts all over the music world, Natalie's sultry and sassy R&B debut is sure to be a breath of fresh air to the pop industry. ...
| Memphis Bleek On Daily Download!
NEW YORK (Roc-A-Fella Records) - Wanna hang out with Memphis Bleek? He's on Daily Download, FUSE's live studio show on Monday, May 16th. You need to be available that day from 4:30pm-7:15pm. If you're between the ages of 15-25 and in the NYC area, please e-mail us at [email protected]. Our studio is ...
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Pee Wee Callins Shares His Soulful Side
NASHVILLE, TN. (Beatmart Recordings) - Newcomer Pee Wee Callins' debut solo album, Street Soul, showcases a voice that is rich with color, expression, power and emotion. The CD, which released April 19 on Beatmart Recordings, offers listeners straight-up R&B/Soul music - one of the most popular musical ...
| The City of Las Vegas Honors Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs by Proclaiming May 14th 'Diddy Day'
LAS VEGAS (Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman's Office) - The City of Las Vegas will declare May 14th "Diddy Day" in honor of hip hop impresario and entrepreneur Sean "P. Diddy" Combs. Known as the ultimate entrepreneur and astute businessman with the "Midas Touch," Sean Combs will be given the honor ...
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Pretty Ricky Gives Back To Students In Florida
NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - On Thursday May 12th, Atlantic Records, It's Cool To be Smart Single Parent Initiative and the Music Education Group collaborated in the first 'Music Appreciation Series' with recording artist group, Pretty Ricky! The first kick-off of this series was in Jacksonville, ...
| Jim Jones' Much-Anticipated New Full-Length Album 'Harlem: The Diary of a Summer' Slated for Release on July 26, 2005
NEW YORK (KOCH Records) - Harlem superstar and Diplomats Capo Jim Jones returns to the spotlight with his second full-length album, "Harlem: The Diary of A Summer," which will be released on Diplomat Records/KOCH Records on Tuesday, July 26th. The new album is the follow-up to Jim's acclaimed debut, ...
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KEM Hits No1 at Radio With 'I Can't Stop Loving You,' No 1 Urban AC and No 1 R&B Adult
NEW YORK (Motown Records) - Motown Record's critically acclaimed singer/songwriter KEM hits No 1 on the Urban AC and the R&B Adult Monitor charts this week with his smash single, "I Can't Stop Loving You," from his soon to be released CD, KEM Album II - which is due in stores Tuesday, May 17. The sizzling ...
| Stevie Wonder Kicks Off Birthday By Premiering The First Music Descriptive Video Ever
LOS ANGELES (Universal Records) - Stevie Wonder kicked off his birthday (which is May 13) celebrations early this week by unveiling a groundbreaking new music video incorporating description technology at a Los Angeles press conference this past Monday, asking attendees, to, "travel with me and see ...
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